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    Fuel line from carburator to fuel pump needs replacement

    Good day, 1981 Johnson 9.9hp. I very small thin fuel line goes from the carburator to the fuel pump. It splitted open and needs to be replaced. Local marine dealer do not have such small fuel line. Any suggestions on where I can find a replacement hose of that size ? Thank you
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    196? Johnson 6 hp (Olive green) Original prop or best choice ?

    Hi, 196? late or 197? early 6 HP Jonhson. (Olive green) Would "pro's on this board know the prefered prop for this engine since it will be pushing a 12 footer alu Lund deluxe with no more than 2 adults onboard ? thank you all.
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    15 Hp Force 1997 stalls at idle after WOT run

    My Force OB can idle in water barrel flawlessly for hours. Once on river still idles ok at the dock. Once I run WOT for a short while and go back to idling it will run ok anywhere from 15 sec to 1 minute ... then stalls and may be hard to start afterwards. (normally start on first pull) problem...
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    15 hp Force what model is it ?

    Good day, Need to order carburator kit for my OB. there are 2 different kits depending on Model no. The ID plate is gone, Serial number is 286222. Mercury dealer tell me it's a 1997 ??? Is there a way to find the Model number ?? It's a short shaft 15 hp FORCE/by Mercury (I...
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    1997 Force 15 hp Is there a hotter spark plug available ?

    Good day, For this 15 hp OB normal spark plugs are BP7HS Question: Could I use an appropriate hotter plug ? If so what number ? Reason for wanting to use a hotter plug is that it seems the lower cylinder plug fouls when idling for some time. thank you
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    196? Johnson 6 hp water pump (impeller) question

    this 1968 or 69 Johnson's 6 hp water pump needs the motor to be put in gear (F or R) in order to start the water flow to be activated. Is this normal ? Once primed it will pump ok until the motor is stopped for a while. Thank you.
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    1981 Johnson 9.9 hp Water pump problem

    Good day. The water impeller was the original up until a few weeks ago and was replaced by mecanic to be on the safe side. So far I could always check water coming out of the 2 exhaust outlets in the upper back part of the motor base while running wot. Now with new impeller there is plenty...
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    15 hp Force micro gas filter question

    Good day. There is a micro filter prior to the gas pump. I suspect it could be partialy blocked and may cause idle stalling. The part is back-order. Question can it be cleaned and re-installed, and/or can the motor run without it ? Thank you
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    15 hp Force 1997 odd idling problem

    Good day. My OB runs great most of the time. Start fist pull, good acceleration, great wot speed. I can let it run idling gears engaged in water barrel for hours without any issue. Problem is when I run it on the river it will idle good for a short while. After I run the motor wot for...
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    Force / by Mercury what year ? (cant find propeller)

    Good day, 15 hp Force (by Mercury) Once tuned at Mercury dealer they wrote on invoice that it was a 1997 from some hidden number on engine, and I had no reason not to beleve them. Bought the OB used. Been shopping for a prop and Iboat shows 1997 props to have 8 splines. Prop on my OB...
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    Highway speed with 12" wheels ??

    Wheels on my boat trailer are 480 x 12 (rather small) Have bearing buddies mounted. Is this trailer safe for long trips at highway speed ? By long I mean 250 kilometers + return. And are all bearings the same or do I need those made for that trailer ? Thank you all
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    1997 Force not sure I have the original LU on it

    Good day, Checking out for new prop on Iboat and propellers for my OB are specified as 8 splines. My motor's prop is 10 splines. Bought this motor used. Dealer doing fist maintenance on it wrote 1997 on the invoice. Motor looked mint when I bought it used but with a badly repainted LU...
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    Can marine grease be used in leaky outboard LU ?

    Good day Y'Awl 1981 Johnson 9.9 hp hit a rock at WOT on plane and messed up the LU. Repair cost to high I will shop for a used complete LU. In the meantime I would like to use the motor for fishing but dont want to run out of LU lubrification, my fishing spots are 5 miles away from boat ramp...
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    15 hp Force OB gas connector question.

    Good day, Air hose connector type gas connector on Force motor started to leak at times I suspect it sucks air which probably cause occasional engine stop when idling. I presume due to trolling speed shaking. Prior to ordering original replacement part I would like to know if Merculy type...
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    Johnson 9.9 hp lower unit question

    Good day y'all, (lol) This jewel to me 1981 low hours & mint condition OB has never had a drop of water in the LU. OIl drained each year still looked like new. But last summer I hit bottom real hard and solid (rock), and part of the fin broke. LU oil change after that showed the grey...
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    1997 Force 15 hp odd idling problem

    Good day. I do most of the easy maintenance on my OB's but not qualified for repairs. After carburator adjustment I can let this motor idle in a barrel for hours. Once on the river and running it WOT for some time and running idle for trolling it will sometimes react as if it's running...
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    Mercury 115 hp 6 cyl Tower 2 cycle outboard motor weight ?

    Good day y'awl, (lol) Would like to know the weight (in pounds) of a Merc 115 hp 6 cylinder model (2 cycle tower) ? Thank you.
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    1970 Evinrude wont run at wot

    Good day y'awl. (lol) I am responsible for getting my son's 6 hp up and running every spring. This year as usual changed LU oil and ran the motor in garbage can to make sure water pump runs good and ajust carburator for idling low speed. All went well until I installed the motor on the boat...
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    1997 Force 15 hp LU question

    Hi y'awl, (lol) Own this described above OB and bought it used. Looked like new and not even broken in. BUT ... the LU seemed older than the motor and had a bad paint job on it. ex owner claimed the moter sat behing his boat with LU in water for many years while motor was used by his...
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